Whale Watch Reports

Peas in a Pod
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 2, 2022

Many thanks to the crew of the Mariner for another great day of whale wathcing! For the past three weeks we have been seeing Gray Whales on every trip we've sent out. This is a common theme during this time of year as Depoe Bay is a hot spot for resident whales and transients alike. The waters off our coast...
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Triple Threat!
by Tradewinds Crew, JULY 1, 2022

Mr. Max did a great job for our guests today in finding the best places to spot some Gray Whales. The Summer Whale Watching season is in full swing, but these beautiful giants aren't the only marine animals you'll see on one of our cruises. Most commonly you will run in to a variety of sea birds (the Pigeon Guillemot being one...
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Gales of Whales
by Tradewinds Crew, JUNE 27, 2022

While the weather was a bit windy today, the Sunrise was still able to make it out and provide our guests with an amazing experience that will last a lifetime. The whales we're seeing right now are our resident Grays, but that's not all the life we see out there. When you come on a whale wathcing cruise with us,...
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Whales Worth a Thousand Words
by Tradewinds Crew, JUNE 26, 2022

Morning Star set out on another whale watching journey today and brought back nothing but stories of success! The fleet of whales we're seeing lately are our resident Gray Whales that have been feeding off the reefs near our shores. A Gray Whale is born at about 14 feet weighing almost 2,000 pounds and nearly doubling in size in one year! The largest adult on...
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Whales for one and all!
by Tradewinds Crew, JUNE 25, 2022

Yet another day of whale watching success here at Tradewinds Charters! Mr. Max took out multiple cruises today and each one saw a great group of Gray Whales. Summer time brings in the whales off Depoe bay as they flock to feed off our abundant reefs. Gray whales feed on 1 to 2 tons of krill each day depending on age and...
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Big Blue Success!
by Tradewinds Crew, JUNE 24, 2022

The "Big Blue Boat" (Kadaho) and the Mariner had a great day of whale cruising today! During the summer time we get the pleasure of seeing our resident whales in full force. It's a common misconception that the whale watching season ends in the spring. This is not so! In Depoe Bay, as the Whale Watching capital of the West Coast, we...
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